News and Media Relations

December 18, 2024

‘His last words to her were I love you’: Southern Colorado family finds silver lining in unexpected tragedy

Despite the unexpected death of a southern Colorado father, his family is remaining positive, saying he has given a second chance to several people.

 

 

December 12, 2024

Aurora Couple Share Their “Gift of Life” Story

Aurora is a Donate Life community and helps the organization spread their message and educate the public about organ donation. One local couple share their story with organ donation to help others understand why it’s so important to sign up.

December 6, 2024

Regalo de vida: hombre que necesitaba transplante es salvado por su esposa

Actualmente, cerca de 1,300 habitantes de Colorado esperan un trasplante de órgano que les salve la vida, mientras que decenas de miles más necesitan trasplantes de tejidos para sanar de traumas, enfermedades o ceguera.

December 4, 2024

‘It was a miracle’: Aurora woman who donated kidney to husband advocates for others to consider donation

A Colorado nonprofit is using the holiday season to encourage Coloradans to consider becoming organ donors. Approximately 1,300 people in Colorado are waiting for organ transplants that could save their lives, according to Donor Alliance. Tens of thousands of others are waiting on tissue transplants too.

October 4, 2024

CBS Colorado: Jake Thompson & His Legacy

Donor Alliance and its Advocate volunteer, Judy Thompson, sit down with CBS Colorado to discuss raising awareness about organ and tissue donation to save and heal more lives in our community. Judy's son, Jake, was able to save six lives through organ donation.

September 6, 2024

People on the Move: Dan Lebovitz Hired at Donor Alliance

Dan Lebovitz, M.D. has joined Donor Alliance as Chief Medical Officer. With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Lebovitz brings an extensive background in organ donation, transplantation and pediatric critical care.

August 15, 2024

Consider being an organ donor; you can save many lives

According to Donor Alliance, there are nearly 1,300 people waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant in Colorado and Wyoming. About 50 percent of those on the waitlist are people of color.

July 24, 2024

25 Years at the Donor Dash

David Legg is a liver recipient and has been a part of Donor Alliance's annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk for 25 years. His story connects people to the mission of saving and healing lives through organ and tissue donation.

July 23, 2024

Keeler: Trevor Story returned to Denver, but it was Rockies fan, transplant survivor who rocked Coors Field

Thomas Williams’ story got more screen time at Coors Field than Trevor Story. How crazy is that?

“I did?” Thomas asked with a grin after throwing out the first pitch for Rockies-Red Sox on Monday at Coors Field, the night Story, the former Colorado All-Star, returned to 20th and Blake. “That’s awesome. That’s so funny. I didn’t expect it at all. I miss him. I hope he gets better.”

For Williams, each day is better than the last. A chain of blessings that runs across three time zones, 25 years and two hearts.

July 23, 2024

Un lanzamiento por la vida: celebrando 25 años del trasplante de corazón de Thomas Williams

Hace 25 años, Thomas Williams recibió un trasplante de corazón cuando tenía solo seis meses de nacido.

July 22, 2024

Donor Dash held in Denver, CBS Colorado anchor Michael Spencer explains why he participated

Donor Alliance's annual 5K run/walk honors, celebrates and recognizes all those impacted by organ and tissue donation.

July 19, 2024

Donor Alliance set hold its annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk

CBS Colorado spoke to Melody Connett, a donor mom, who helped Donor Alliance prepare for its 25th annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk.